COVID vaccine outreach aid federal money

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the availability of approximately $250 million to develop and support a community-based workforce who will serve as trusted voices sharing information about vaccines.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 308

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 308 Sunday, May 9 for a total of 603,098, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

Now hiring: Hospitality staff shortage as summer nears

Mother's Day is making for a busy weekend at Milwaukee area restaurants, but as people start to dine out again, businesses face a new challenge.

Milwaukee tourist spending dropped 37% in 2020

VISIT Milwaukee released data from 2020 showing the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the city's tourism economy.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 525, deaths up 20: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases to date, along with more than 6,900 related deaths.

Milwaukee COVID cases down, positivity rate up: officials

Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported a seven-day case rate improvement, but a worsening trend in the percentage of positive tests.

COVID study examines minorities, adults impact

As people continue to navigate through the pandemic, the Medical College of Wisconsin hopes to learn about the impact COVID-19 has had on Milwaukee County residents.

COVID testing concerns Milwaukee teachers union

MPS is accused of not fully executing the COVID-19 testing program it had in place for schools to reopen.

Skylight Music Theatre program inspires kids to write lyrics

Skylight Music Theatre holds a Kids Writes program every year, inspiring kids to write lyrics and dialogue based on a theme.

Wisconsin unemployment: Republicans move to reinstate work search

State officials suspended the work search requirement last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The rule is slated to be reinstated in July.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 662, deaths up 7: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 6,800 deaths to date.

Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.

Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report

U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.

Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID

A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.

COVID vaccines, returning summer events offer optimism

With more children likely eligible for the vaccine next week and major summer events announcing their comeback, there are promising signs that life is returning to normal.